Sat Dec 14 02:03:15 UTC 2024: ## India Rings in Jadeja for Crucial Gabba Test Against Australia
**Brisbane, Australia –** India has made two significant changes to their bowling attack for the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, starting Saturday. Captain Rohit Sharma opted to bowl first after winning the toss, a tactical shift from their previous two matches.
The most notable change sees all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja replacing R Ashwin, marking the third different lone spinner India has fielded in the series. This decision is likely driven by a desire to bolster their batting lineup, with Jadeja’s strong all-round capabilities and impressive bowling average of 21.78 in Australia. He replaces Ashwin, who batted at number eight in the last match.
The second change sees Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana, whose accuracy and economy rate (4.51 runs per over) were concerns in the previous matches.
Australia has also made a single change, bringing back Josh Hazlewood in place of Scott Boland.
The series is currently tied at 1-1, following Australia’s victory in the second Test. The Gabba clash is set to be a crucial encounter.
**Playing XIs:**
**Australia:** Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
**India:** Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
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